Making Monitoring More Natural. 'Gently Watching Wi-Fi Sensing Plug' + 'Monitoring App My Circle', which detect human movement via Wi-Fi, to be released on April 15, 2026.
SS SAICHI will launch a new camera-less monitoring device that plugs into an outlet. It uses Wi-Fi sensing to detect movement, providing a privacy-friendly way to monitor elderly family members living alone.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 20:00
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SAICHI Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Takumi Sugiura; hereinafter 'SS SAICHI') will launch the 'Gently Watching Wi-Fi Sensing Plug', an innovative privacy-friendly monitoring solution that does not use cameras.
■ Background of Release
As the aging society progresses, the need to monitor family members living apart is increasing. However, there were problems such as:
- Cameras create a psychological burden of "being watched."
- Wearables have issues with the "hassle of putting them on" and "continuity."
- Sensors are complicated to install.
Thus, a more natural and less stressful monitoring method was demanded.
■ Product Overview
This product is a plug-type device that can be used simply by plugging it into an outlet. It utilizes the indoor Wi-Fi environment to detect human movement and room occupancy.
Wi-Fi sensing technology is a technology that measures how much the signals and waves sent from a transmitter to a receiver are distorted by a person. When someone walks through this area, the plug monitors the disturbance, and you can confirm on your smartphone that life movement has been detected. 'Motion detected.' A notification will be sent to the pre-registered email address. With the concept of 'peace of mind', you can immediately know the movements of your loved ones.
■ Background of Release
As the aging society progresses, the need to monitor family members living apart is increasing. However, there were problems such as:
- Cameras create a psychological burden of "being watched."
- Wearables have issues with the "hassle of putting them on" and "continuity."
- Sensors are complicated to install.
Thus, a more natural and less stressful monitoring method was demanded.
■ Product Overview
This product is a plug-type device that can be used simply by plugging it into an outlet. It utilizes the indoor Wi-Fi environment to detect human movement and room occupancy.
Wi-Fi sensing technology is a technology that measures how much the signals and waves sent from a transmitter to a receiver are distorted by a person. When someone walks through this area, the plug monitors the disturbance, and you can confirm on your smartphone that life movement has been detected. 'Motion detected.' A notification will be sent to the pre-registered email address. With the concept of 'peace of mind', you can immediately know the movements of your loved ones.